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re: A&M fans, remember Brandon Joiner?
Posted on 2/5/13 at 5:08 pm to John Redcorn
Posted on 2/5/13 at 5:08 pm to John Redcorn
quote:I'm going to go out on a limb and assume that the girlfriend testified during the sentencing phase, not the guilt or innocence portion of trial.
The problem was an ex-girlfriend testified against him, saying that he was abusive and felt entitled due tolaying ball for A&M. Surprised the judge allowed that testimony.
I could not tell you why Yemi's attorney pushed for trial. Perhaps the D.A. was playing hardball.
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Posted on 2/5/13 at 5:23 pm to ImperialPalace
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I'm going to go out on a limb and assume that the girlfriend testified during the sentencing phase, not the guilt or innocence portion of trial. I could not tell you why Yemi's attorney pushed for trial.
Could be, not familiar with Texas procedure. I practice in Mississippi. Here, if your defendant is in the Delta, you go to trial. If in Northeast MS, you better think twice.
Did read that ex was a white girl, dealer was white, and jury was all white. That could not have helped. Plus, judges tend to sentence more harshly when they have an audience. Are Texas judges elected?
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